Tour Val-Kill Cottage
Everything you need to know about access to Eleanor Roosevelt's home and how to obtain your tickets. Tour days and times change seasonally, so check here for more information on planning your visit.
30 Minutes
National Historic Site
Eleanor Roosevelt National Historic Site
Eleanor Roosevelt National Historic Site is a National Historic Site in New York. The NPS currently lists 0 active alerts, 0 campgrounds and 1 visitor center, and no entrance fee.
New York National Historic Site No entrance fee
Updated · NPS Data API
About the park
“Visit the home of Eleanor Roosevelt. Here, Franklin and Eleanor entertained friends, the press, activists, and official state visitors in the relaxed atmosphere of Val-Kill.”
Active alerts
0
Closures
0
Campgrounds
0
Visitor centers
1
Current alerts and closures
The NPS listed no active alerts for this park in the Oct 28, 2026 snapshot. Conditions can change; check current conditions on nps.gov before you go.
Entrance fees and passes
This site has no entrance fee, according to NPS fee data.
Things to do
Close to Home
Eleanor Roosevelt: Close to Home is an overview of the inspirational life of Eleanor Roosevelt and highlights her dedication as champion of social justice and racial equality.
20 Minutes Year-round
Eleanor's Walk
Get to know Eleanor Roosevelt—wife, mother, and grandmother; Hyde Park neighbor, activist, and diplomat—as you hike the paths she walked daily for recreation and quiet contemplation.
1 Hour Year-round Pets allowed
See all 8 things to do in Eleanor Roosevelt →
Activities the NPS lists for Eleanor Roosevelt.
Guided ToursHands-OnCitizen ScienceHikingMuseum ExhibitsShoppingBookstore and Park Store
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Operating hours
Eleanor Roosevelt's Val-Kill Cottage is open in the summer and fall months by guided tour only.
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 9:30AM - 4:00PM |
| Thursday | 9:30AM - 4:00PM |
| Friday | 9:30AM - 4:00PM |
| Saturday | 9:30AM - 4:00PM |
| Sunday | 9:30AM - 4:00PM |
Weather: Spring: Temperatures usually range from 40°F to 70°F. Rain is not uncommon. Summer: Temperatures usually range from 70° F to 100° F. Humidity can be high throughout the summer months with periods of rain.
Contact and directions
- Phone
- 845-229-9422
- [email protected]
- Address
- 54 Valkill Park Road, Hyde Park, NY 12538
- Coordinates
- 41.7621, -73.8989· View on OpenStreetMap
Visitor centers
| Visitor center | Standard hours | Phone | Passport stamp |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stone Cottage Visitor Center | Mon Closed · Tue Closed · Wed 9:00AM - 4:15PM · Thu 9:00AM - 4:15PM · Fri 9:00AM - 4:15PM · Sat 9:00AM - 4:15PM · Sun 9:00AM - 4:15PM | 845-229-9422 | Yes |
Campgrounds
No NPS campgrounds are listed for this site. Nearby national forests or state parks may offer camping.
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Sources
- Park details, alerts, fees and passes, visitor centers and campgrounds: National Park Service Data API, snapshot of Oct 28, 2026.
- Official park page: https://www.nps.gov/elro/index.htm
- Data: National Park Service (NPS) Data API, U.S. Department of the Interior (developer.nps.gov). This product uses the NPS Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the National Park Service. The National Park Service and the U.S. Department of the Interior do not endorse OpenParks. Photos are NPS images shown with their original credits; park descriptions are short excerpts credited to the NPS. Always confirm current conditions on nps.gov before you travel.